Many people in this very rotten society, these days, have aloofness. Most, unfortunately, are caught up in the superficiality of things. They are impressed by pseudo-realities and they seek power that really isn’t power. They seek exciting things and places (the more far off and “exotic,” the better). Can jaded minds, secondhand minds, no matter how much they earn, no matter how far off they travel, no matter how huge a home they can acquire, find lasting joy and profundity? Many seek happiness by reaching outwardly. Is real harmony and bliss what can be obtained by effort outwardly, or is it what must take place because of inner order and wisdom?
Aloofness often involves a separation, a lack of awareness or concern. Indifference requires separation, distance, walls of space. A mind of indifference is a compartmentalized mind. Such a mind may be good at certain mechanical, computer-like things but is often duplicitous…
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Becoming is Superior to Being 
Not all people who appear to be aloof and indifferent are. I’ve been accused of both, but I’m not. I’m just an introvert who pays attention, listens, and watches–a person of few words who hates small talk and wants to listen and learn before feeling comfortable enough to add to the conversation. Give people a chance. Are they truly indifferent, or just listening and learning–soaking in information? In my case, people have given me a chance and have gotten to know me to tell me what they thought at first. But not everyone gives the benefit of the doubt. Give them a chance before jumping to an aloof conclusion.
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Very good points. I too have been called aloof, still i like what Tom had to say. Thanks for the comment.
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Of course, one doesn’t just go around merely labeling and pigeonholing people; that would be ludicrous. One was merely pointing out two different kinds of mind, and the implications involved for each. 🙂
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Thanks again, Ken, for the reblog! 🙂
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